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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 546-4835 |
| September 7, 2006 | CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
| Release #06-251 |
Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs
Drug Stores for Lead Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas
Units: About 27,700
Importer: Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Nengfu Tourist Products Co., Ltd, China
Hazard: The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead,
which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: These patio umbrellas have an opening size of 9-feet wide
by 94.5-inches high. They are sold in the following solid colors: Tan,
Red, Green, and Navy Blue.
Sold at: Longs Drug Stores nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006
for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Stop using these umbrellas immediately and return it to the
retailer for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact Atico International USA Inc.
toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aticousa.com
To view this release online, please go to our web site at:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06251.html
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